Former Rockets guard Patrick Beverley out for the season after undergoing knee surgery

Patrick Beverley was traded to the Clippers this summer as part of the Chris Paul deal, but he’s still immensely popular in Houston for his defensive toughness and role in several Rockets playoff runs. Beverley caught an unfortunate break on Wednesday, with ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that he’s expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing right knee surgery:

After undergoing right knee surgery Wednesday to repair a microfracture and a torn meniscus, LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley will miss the rest of the season, league sources told ESPN.

The recovery process is expected to take nine months, leaving Beverley with the expectation of a full recovery to return next season. He underwent the procedure in Houston.

Beverley, a 2009 second-round pick, played for several years overseas before catching on with the Rockets in the 2012-13 season and becoming a mainstay in their rotation through his defensive prowess. He signed a four-year, $25 million deal with Houston in the 2015 offseason and played two more seasons with the Rockets before being included in the Paul deal. In 11 games with the Clippers this season, Beverley averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 40 percent from three-point range.

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